1. plural form of phallus; representations or symbols of the male reproductive organ, often used in art, religion, or archaeology
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• The ancient temple contained several stone phalli as fertility symbols.
• Archaeologists discovered carved phalli at the Roman excavation site.
• The museum’s collection includes phalli from various ancient cultures.
• Art historians study the symbolic meaning of phalli in classical sculpture.
• The fertility ritual involved offerings placed near the sacred phalli.